June 17, 2013

Lauren Sandler and Signe Whitson with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Lauren Sandler, author of The One and Only and Signe Whitson, author of Friendship and other Weapons.

Sandler said she has no problem with families having more than one child, but feels there have been erroneous information on only children having more problems than those in families with more than one child.

Whitson said parenting and growing up is tough and that she doesn't disagree with Sandler, but that there are benefits to having siblings. This would include learning to navigate relationships.

Sandler said school and friends are good socializers. She said she was quite happy as an only child. She said it could be tough when there are aging parents with only one person to handle all the details.

Whitson said the grass can seem greener on the other side at times.

Sandler said all parents have to be aware of spoiling children whether they are in one or multi child families. She thinks a better conversation is about how not to spoil children, regardless of family configuration.